Transforming clothes into wearable tools for self-soothing is Megan Burke’s mission. She’s been leading workshops in Massachusetts to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental health challenges — one stitch at a time.
A New England group joined a national bird count to spread the joy of birding and make it more accessible to everyone.
From documentaries to social videos, our award-winning public media stations dive into visual journalism for a New England audience and beyond. Here you can see some of our latest work for Our New England, our collaborative Instagram channel.
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Advocates plead with Gov. Scott to extend motel eligibility for families and those with medical need“We are in the midst of a housing crisis. There’s nowhere for people to go,” said Maryellen Griffin, a staff attorney with Vermont Legal Aid. “People will be camping in sidewalks, parks, river banks, empty lots.”
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Regional leaders distance themselves from D.C. rhetoric as they highlight their ties to Canada.
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The free education and housing program, which has a campus in the state's largest city, helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds get diplomas and training.
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The Green Mountain National Forest issued its final decision on the Telephone Gap Integrated Resource Management Project this week.
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The home addresses of all 424 legislators were removed for the time being from the state’s website over the weekend. The General Court’s security director has asked state and local police to make themselves aware of where legislators live.
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State House News reporter Colin Young spoke with NEPM'S Carrie Healey about which governors will attend a meeting on Beacon Hill today to discuss the impact of tariffs on New England residents and businesses.
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In what will rank as one of the largest political demonstrations ever on Cape Cod, about 2,000 people turned out in Hyannis on Saturday afternoon, June 14, to demonstrate against the Trump administration.
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The storms this past month worried farmers who still remember the losses of 2023 caused by intense flooding and rainfall. While this season is looking up in comparison, farmers still face challenges to plant and harvest crops.
Stories from NENC journalists on how climate change is affecting New England's ecosystems.
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